Bev Perdue on Technology

North Carolina Governor

Building infrastructure is a top priority to create jobs

The N.C. Department of Transportation seeks proposals starting Oct. 3 for private engineering firms to design replacements for 187 bridges. My top priority is growing jobs and investing in infrastructure leads to job growth.
Workers are needed to do design work and construction, and these projects improve our ability to move people and goods efficiently, expanding our economy.

Source: 2011 N.C. gubernatorial press release#2069
, Sep 29, 2011

46,000 students in NC Virtual Public High School

We are providing a 21st century education imbedded with technology, more career and academic choices for students of all ages--and have established a new level of accountability for our teachers and administrators.

Today, 46,000 high school students
are taking courses from the NC Virtual Public School. Teachers are using handheld computers to determine what a child knows, or needs to know, so the child can get the help needed, before falling behind and being unable to catch up.